Secretary Li said:
"Everything has been put into place. All the major defense manufacturers are now going all out, producing around the clock in three shifts without a break!"
Elder Zhao nodded in satisfaction, turned, and strode toward his office.
"Now that things on the Terra Continent are settled and military equipment is in production, our soldiers naturally need to keep pace."
His voice rang out firmly.
"Order every military region to select its finest soldiers immediately and stand ready to advance into the Terra Continent at any time!"
"Remember, secrecy is our highest priority. Not a word must leak!"
Secretary Li looked grave and replied loudly:
"Understood! We will not reveal a single piece of information to any other country!"
Elder Zhao said, "Recall the veterans as well!"
"The international situation is tense, and we also need to counterattack the Demon Clan in the other world. We're short on manpower, so we must prepare in advance!"
Secretary Li said, "Understood! I'll make the arrangements right away!"
Elder Zhao nodded in satisfaction.
"Set up a video conference in a little while and bring in the other four!"
"I want to share this good news with those four old fellows. I wonder if their jaws will drop!"
"Hahaha!"
Elder Zhao's hearty, powerful laughter echoed through the corridor for a long time.
On the surface of Bell City.
At seven in the evening, the daytime heat finally receded, and the shimmering air began to cool.
The cracked earth gave off the last of its heat.
The surface was no longer fit for survival.
By day, it was an inferno hot enough to roast people alive; at night, temperatures plunged below freezing.
Zheng Nengliang huddled in the shadows of his rented home.
"Beep, beep-"
The old phone in his pocket vibrated.
Zheng